**Summary of The Pebble Group PLCs Audited Full Year Results 2025**
The Pebble Group PLC, a leading provider of technology, products, and services to the global promotional products industry, announced its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Key highlights include
### **Financial Performance**
**Revenue**£124.7 million, slightly down from £125.3 million in 2024, but in line with expectations.
**Gross Profit Margin**Improved to 45.6% from 44.3% in 2024, driven by better margins at Brand Addition.
**Operating Profit**£7.4 million, down from £8.6 million in 2024, due to increased investment in sales and marketing.
**Profit Before Tax**: £6.9 milliondown from £8.1 million in 2024.
**Basic Earnings Per Share**: 3.45pdown from 3.83p in 2024.
**Cash**£9.6 million, down from £16.5 million in 2024, reflecting shareholder returns and investments.
**Dividend Per Share**Increased to 2.00p from 1.85p in 2024.
### **Business Highlights**
**Facilisgroup**
Secured 30 new Partners (up from 16 in 2024) after investing approximately $1 million in sales and marketing.
Partner retention rate remained high at 97%, with 253 Partners as of 31 December 2025.
Focus on accelerating revenue growth through high Partner lifetime value and efficient acquisition costs.
**Brand Addition**
Revenue remained stable at £107.5 million, with improved margins (37.0% gross margin, up from 35.2%).
New client contracts contributed £6.5 million in revenue, up from £5.3 million in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA increased to £11.4 million from £10.8 million.
### **Shareholder Returns**
**Share Buyback**Launched a £5.0 million share buyback program to return value to shareholders.
**Dividend**Proposed a final dividend of 2.0 pence per share, up from 1.85 pence in 2024.
**Total Capital Returns**£11.7 million in 2025, up from £3.4 million in 2024.
### **Strategic Focus**
**Organic Growth**Continued emphasis on organic growth and disciplined capital allocation.
**AI Integration**Increasing focus on AI to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and decision-making.
**ESG Commitment**Progress on environmental, social, and governance goals, including a net-zero strategy and reduced emissions.
### **Outlook**
**Facilisgroup**Expected revenue growth in 2026 driven by new Partner wins and improved lifetime value.
**Brand Addition**Aim to increase revenues while maintaining improved profit margins.
**Overall**Confidence in delivering profitable growth, strong cash generation, and sustainable value creation despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
### **Board and Governance**
**Board Changes**Markus Bihler joined as a Non-executive Director, bringing expertise in technology-enabled business models and value creation.
**Governance**Strengthened governance with new policies on fraud prevention and AI.
The Pebble Group remains well-positioned to capitalize on its market opportunities, supported by a robust balance sheet, strategic investments, and a commitment to shareholder value.
